Presley was already on the move when he saw the danger. Years of dodging various dangers had taught him the importance of getting the lead out. He bolted as quickly and as quietly as possible, dashing for the locker room.
Once inside, he pulled out his amalgam amulet. He felt a twinge of sadness over the loss of his friends, his protectors. He shook his head. There was no way to face this current danger if he was going to reminisce on the deaths of his ex-compatriots.
Casting aside his artificial limb, Presley cried out, "With the strength of the gods!" immediately, he was flooded with power. a chimera of forms encircled him; wings for flight, razor sharp cat claws, a scythe, and the strong right arm of the ox.
"RAH!"
It felt amazing to transform. Power flooded through the reincarnated pharaoh as he slowly stood. Looking out the window, he spotted the villain advancing on the Bourgeois. He needed the ex-mayor alive if he was going to confront Scarab.
Leaping through the window, Presley landed between the two.
"Let's kick some Tut!"
The villain was shocked- for about a second. Then they clashed. Presley pressed his advantage- the power of the ox, agility of the cat, flexibility of the snake, and the balance of an eagle made him almost unbeatable.
Almost.
His opponent took every hit and kept coming. A devastating blow to the stomach knocked the wind out of him, but not the fight.
"Come on!" Yelled the transformed boy. A smirk played across his opponent's face as he started to back away.
Chloe lay paralyzed as the two fought over her. Suddenly, a soft but firm grip wrapped around her arm. Looking up, she saw her best friend. Chloe held on for dear life as the fight drew to a close.
"Papa..."
Marinette felt a twinge of sympathy. She was so used to the feeling of loss that she no longer had to even think about it anymore. But seeing someone else go through it. The loss of Chat, Alya, even Mr. Agreste... so many people had left her. It was hard to think straight. But at least there was another hero in town that would fight the battles that Ladybug wouldn't.
"Let's get you outta here."